Whether they're the star of a dish or the unexpected secret ingredient, anchovies make a flavorful, briny, savory addition to all kinds of dishes. There are so many different ways to enjoy the little fish: if you can get your hands on fresh anchovies, try deep-frying, marinating, or grilling them; pick up a container of already marinated anchovies, such as Spanish boquerones, for an elegant tapa or salad topping; or sneak the oil-cured fillets into everything from pasta to steak—it'll have all your guests asking "What did you put in this?"; or if you're anchovy-shy, start with a tube of anchovy paste and add a bit to salad dressing, pasta, pizza, or soup for an indefinable salty tang. Whichever form of anchovies you choose to work with in the kitchen, it's the best kind of lily-gilder. Here, our best anchovy recipes that all have that certain je ne sais quoi.
Turkish Steamed Anchovies and Tomatoes (Hamsi Bugulama)
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Marinated Anchovies with Candied Citrus, Pickled Raisins, and Chile
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Pecorino, Parsley, and Anchovy Sandwiches
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Little Gem Lettuces with Marinated Anchovies and Bottarga
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Pissaladière

Fried Anchovy-Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms

Classic Spaghetti Puttanesca
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Lamb Chops with Mint Salsa Verde

Crab Gratin with Anchovies and Västerbotten Cheese

Grilled Octopus with Chickpeas, Tomatoes and Anchovy Vinaigrette

Spaghetti with Anchovy Garlic Sauce

Pan Bagnat (Provençal Tuna Sandwich)

Caesar Salad
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Olive Oil-Braised Vegetables

Bistecca alla Fiorentina with Watercress and Pistachio Salad

Cannellini Bean Salad with Radicchio and Celery
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Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Parsley Bagna Cauda

Salmon Niçoise Salad with Garlic-Herb Dressing

Roast Chicken Pan Bagnat with Olive Tapenade and Goat Cheese
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Mallorcan Red Pepper Tart (Coca Mallorquina)

Stuffed Cherry Peppers (Peperoni con Acciughe)

Spaghettata di Mezzanotte (Pasta with Anchovies, Capers, and Tomato Sauce)

Schnitzel à la Holstein
